England vs Scotland, Only ODI

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Michael Leask is the Man of the Match for his innings of 42 off just 16 balls.

An easy win in the end for England and we have to laud the efforts of the ground-staff for getting a game in despite of heavy rains from yesterday. The ground-staff head even dislocated his shoulder in the morning, but he oversaw the proceedings and made sure the ground was fit to get a match in. Chasing a huge total of 173, Scotland got off to a poor start losing 2 wickets and were never able to come back into the game after that. Anderson, playing his first ODI since the Champions Trophy last year bowled beautifully at the start and he was well supported by Gurney and Jordan. Tredwell was the pick of the bowlers taking 4 for 41. For Scotland, only Leask showed some fight and belted some huge sixes in his innings of 42, with rest of the batsmen falling to poor shots.

19.6 Gurney to Alasdair Evans, FOUR, a smashing hit to end the match, slower delivery on the stumps, Evans finally connects one and bunts it straight down the ground to long on

19.5 Gurney to Alasdair Evans, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Evans makes room and mistimes it to mid on

19.4 Gurney to Alasdair Evans, no run, slower delivery on the stumps, Evans had backed away to the leg side and misses it

17.2 Bopara to Haq, 1 run, slower delivery on the pads, Haq works it to short fine leg

17.1 Bopara to Haq, 2 runs, slower delivery outside off, Haq slices it over the fielder's head to deep backward point

16.6 Jordan to Haq, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Haq guides it past the fielder to third man

16.5 Jordan to Haq, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Haq punches it to covers

16.4 Jordan to Iain Wardlaw, 1 run, short and wide outside off, Wardlaw cuts it in the air to third man

16.3 Jordan to Iain Wardlaw, no run, back of a length delivery on middle, Wardlaw stays back and defends it

16.2 Jordan to Iain Wardlaw, no run, back of a length and angling in, Wardlaw backs away and edges it onto the pads

Iain Wardlaw, right handed bat, comes to the crease

16.1 Jordan to Mommsen, out Bowled!! Castled, full and straight from Jordan, You miss and I hit ball, Mommsen goes for a wild swipe across the line and misses it, the ball crashed into the stumps. Mommsen b Jordan 9(11) [4s-1]

Jordan to Mommsen, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

Chris Jordan [2.0-0-11-0] is back into the attack

15.6 Bopara to Haq, no run, slower delivery on the stumps, Haq was looking to play it to the leg side, but missed it and the ball lobs of the pads to the leg side

15.5 Bopara to Haq, no run, another back of the hand slower delivery, Haq shapes in to cut and chops it towards the keeper

15.1 Bopara to Mommsen, no run, slower delivery outside off, Mommsen defends it to the off side

Ravi Bopara [2.0-0-20-1] is back into the attack

14.6 Tredwell to Haq, no run, pushed through quicker, Haq defends it back to the bowler

Majid Haq, left handed bat, comes to the crease

14.5 Tredwell to Davey, out Caught by Gurney!! A soft dismissal, tossed up on off, Davey gets down and reverse sweeps it straight into the hands of Gurney at short third man. Davey c Gurney b Tredwell 0(1)

14.3 Tredwell to Mommsen, FOUR, he's connected it well, fired in full on middle, Mommsen makes room and heaves it across the line between midwicket and long on

Josh Davey, right handed bat, comes to the crease

14.2 Tredwell to Rob Taylor, out Caught by Jordan!! Another one, flighted delivery on the stumps, bit too full on middle, Taylor makes room and looks to clear long on, he didn't get under it properly and miscues it straight into the hands of Jordan at long on. Rob Taylor c Jordan b Tredwell 1(3)

13.6 Gurney to Mommsen, no run, slower delivery outside off, Mommsen goes for a wild slog and misses it

13.5 Gurney to Mommsen, no run, full and pushed across him, Mommsen mistimes a drive to mid off

13.4 Gurney to Mommsen, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Mommsen drives it to mid on

13.3 Gurney to Mommsen, 2 runs, back of a length and angling in, Mommsen works it to deep mid wicket

13.2 Gurney to Mommsen, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Mommsen punches it to covers

13.1 Gurney to Rob Taylor, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Taylor punches it to sweeper cover

Harry Gurney [2.0-0-6-0] is back into the attack

Rob Taylor, left handed bat, comes to the crease

12.6 Tredwell to M A Leask, out Caught by J Anderson!! Leask's wonderful innings has come to an end, fired in full on off, Leask was once again looking to clear the longest boundary, he timed it well, but couldn't connect it cleanly and Jimmy takes a sharp catch just near the ropes at deep midwicket. M A Leask c J Anderson b Tredwell 42(16) [4s-2 6s-5]

Tredwell to M A Leask, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

12.5 Tredwell to Mommsen, 1 run, turning into the pads, Mommsen works it to backward square leg

12.4 Tredwell to M A Leask, 1 run, tossed up delivery on off, M A Leask drives it down to long off

12.3 Tredwell to M A Leask, no run, flatter delivery outside off, Leask cuts it to point and sets off for a single, but Mommsen was watching the ball and almost there was a mix-up

12.2 Tredwell to M A Leask, SIX, that's the longest boundary and he's cleared it with ease, well flighted delivery again, Leask gets down and slog sweeps it across the line over deep mid wicket

12.1 Tredwell to M A Leask, SIX, that's the biggest of the day, it was gone out of the stadium, well tossed up on middle, Leask skips down the track and launches it straight down the ground, he got height and distance

11.6 Bopara to M A Leask, 1 run, fuller length delivery on off, Leask drives it down to long on

11.5 Bopara to M A Leask, FOUR, expensive over so far, this one comes back in sharply, Leask looks to force it away off the back foot, but the ball goes off the inside edge past the keeper to fine leg

11.4 Bopara to M A Leask, SIX, he's picked it perfectly this time, slower delivery on the stumps, Leask gets under it nicely and launches it way into the stands over long on

11.3 Bopara to M A Leask, no run, slower delivery outside off, Leask looks to run it down to third man and misses it

Preston Mommsen, right handed bat, comes to the crease

11.2 Bopara to Machan, out Caught by Bell!! He's holed out, slower delivery on the stumps, Machan was completely foxed by the ball, but still went through with the lofted shot, he didn't get enough distance and Bell settles under it easily at long on. Machan c Bell b Bopara 33(38) [4s-4]

Bopara to Machan, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

11.1 Bopara to Machan, no run, angling in from outside off, Machan punches it to midwicket

10.6 Tredwell to M A Leask, SIX, he's cleared that with ease, fired in full on off, Leask was waiting for the full ball, gets under it and slog sweeps it over backward square leg for half a dozen

10.5 Tredwell to M A Leask, FOUR, excellent shot there, tossed up delivery outside off, M A Leask comes down the track and slaps it in the vacant deep extra cover region for a four

9.6 Bopara to M A Leask, no run, slower delivery just outside off, Leask goes for a wild slog and misses it

9.5 Bopara to Machan, 1 run, angling into the pads, Machan works it to deep square leg

9.4 Bopara to M A Leask, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Leask plays it down to third man

9.3 Bopara to M A Leask, SIX, it was just a short-arm pull, slower short delivery on the stumps, Leask was staying on the back foot, the ball sat up nicely and he pulled it towards deep square leg, the fielder thought he had a chance, but it sailed over him

9.2 Bopara to Machan, 1 run, slower short delivery, Machan works it to backward square leg

9.1 Bopara to Machan, no run, slower delivery on off, Machan defends it to the leg side

Ravi Bopara, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

8.6 Tredwell to M A Leask, no run, pushed through quicker, M A Leask defends it back to the bowler

Michael A Leask, right handed bat, comes to the crease

8.5 Tredwell to Coetzer, out Bowled!! He's missed it, quicker delivery on middle and turning in a bit, Coetzer gets down and attempts the sweep shot, couldn't connect this time, looks like the ball brushed his forearm and crashes into the stumps. Coetzer b Tredwell 8(14) [4s-1]

Tredwell to Coetzer, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

8.4 Tredwell to Machan, 1 run, fired in full on off, Machan reverse sweeps it to short third man

8.2 Tredwell to Machan, 1 run, flighted delivery on middle, Machan drives it down to long on

8.1 Tredwell to Machan, FOUR, good execution, tossed up delivery outside off, Machan gets down and reverse sweeps it past the fielder to square third man, superb placement!

James Tredwell, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

7.6 Jordan to Machan, 1 run, once again Jordan follows him with a short ball, Machan taps it to point for a quick single

7.5 Jordan to Machan, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Machan punches it to covers

7.4 Jordan to Machan, no run, back of a length delivery, Machan backs away to the leg side, but Jordan follows him and he defends it back to the bowler

7.3 Jordan to Coetzer, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Coetzer guides it away to third man

7.2 Jordan to Coetzer, no run, superb delivery and a huge appeal for a caught behind is turned down, back of a length delivery on middle, Jordan followed him as he backed away, Coetzer plays and misses at it

7.1 Jordan to Coetzer, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Coetzer defends it to the off side

6.6 J Anderson to Machan, no run, length delivery outside off, the ball kept a bit low, Machan chops it to the off side

6.5 J Anderson to Coetzer, 1 run, back of a length and angling in, Coetzer works it in the air to deep square leg

6.4 J Anderson to Coetzer, no run, back of a length delivery on middle and angling away, Coetzer was squared up and is beaten all ends up

6.3 J Anderson to Coetzer, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Coetzer defends it to the leg side

6.2 J Anderson to Coetzer, FOUR, good confident shot, pitched up and in the slot, Coetzer gets under it nicely and lofts it through the line to long on, 2 bounces and into the fence

5.6 Jordan to Coetzer, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Coetzer goes for an expansive drive and misses it

5.5 Jordan to Machan, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Machan works it to mid wicket

5.4 Jordan to Machan, FOUR, excellent effort from Root, but the ball wins the race in the end, slower delivery on the stumps, Machan comes down the track and lofts it to long off, he had miscued the loft and Root tried hard to stop it, but it trickled away

5.3 Jordan to Machan, no run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Machan stays back and defends it back to the bowler

5.2 Jordan to Machan, FOUR, pleasing shot, short and wide outside off, Machan stands tall and slaps it off the back foot to sweeper cover fence, superb timing!

5.1 Jordan to Machan, no run, shortish delivery outside off, Machan swats it to mid on

Chris Jordan, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

4.6 J Anderson to Coetzer, no run, a straight-forward miss by the keeper, how can Butler drop an easy catch like that, lands it on a length on middle, this one moved away a bit, Coetzer plays down the wrong line and the ball takes the thinnest of the edges towards the keeper, who drops it on the move

4.5 J Anderson to Machan, 1 run, back of a length delivery outside off, Machan runs it down to third man

4.4 J Anderson to Machan, no run, play and a miss, back of a length delivery just outside off and it leaves the left hander at the last minute, Machan fishes at it and misses

4.3 J Anderson to Coetzer, 1 run, full and this one nips back in sharply, Coetzer pushes hard at it and the ball squirts off the inside edge to square leg

4.2 J Anderson to Coetzer, no run, full and tailing in late, Coetzer pushes it down towards mid on

3.5 Gurney to Machan, no run, another swing and a miss, length delivery wide outside off, Machan gives himself room and misses a huge swing

3.4 Gurney to Machan, no run, back of a length delivery closer to the off stump, Machan defends it to the off side

3.3 Gurney to Machan, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Machan punches it to covers

3.2 Gurney to Machan, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Machan makes room and swings hard at it, he connects only thin air

3.1 Gurney to Machan, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Machan dabs it to the off side

2.6 J Anderson to Coetzer, no run, length delivery outside off and moving away, Coetzer goes for a loose drive and misses it

Kyle Coetzer, right handed bat, comes to the crease

2.5 J Anderson to MacLeod, out Bowled!! Castled! This is superb swing bowling from Jimmy, this one swung in from back of a length, MacLeod moves across to the off side and misses out on the clip shot, the ball just clipped the top of the middle stump. MacLeod b J Anderson 9(7) [4s-2]

1.5 Gurney to Machan, no run, angling in from outside off, Machan defends it to the leg side

1.4 Gurney to Machan, no run, back of a length delivery wide outside off, Machan swings hard and misses it

1.3 Gurney to Machan, FOUR, smashed away, short and wide outside off, Machan reaches out for it and absolutely murders it to sweeper cover fence

1.2 Gurney to Machan, no run, he gets some late swing, lands it on a length and gets it to swing away, Machan fishes at it and misses

1.1 Gurney to Machan, no run, short and wide outside off, Machan swats it towards mid off

Harry Gurney, comes into the attack

0.6 J Anderson to MacLeod, no run, superb delivery from Jimmy, back of a length just outside off and it shapes away a touch, MacLeod had no clue about the ball and is beaten all ends up

0.5 J Anderson to Machan, 1 run, almost another wicket, back of a length and just outside off, Machan pushes at it tentatively and almost drags it onto the stumps

Matt Machan, left handed bat, comes to the crease

0.4 J Anderson to Matthew Cross, out Bowled!! After three ordinary deliveries, just like that, Anderson gets a wicket. This was on a good length and just outside off. Matthew Cross looks to get up and block but ends up chopping it onto the stumps. Matthew Cross b J Anderson 1(2)

J Anderson to Matthew Cross, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

0.4 J Anderson to Matthew Cross, wide, full and down the leg side now. J Anderson is not finding his rhythm here

0.3 J Anderson to MacLeod, 1 run, no swing yet. Just straight, MacLeod gets behind the line and taps it to mid wicket for a quick single

0.2 J Anderson to MacLeod, FOUR, short and wide now. Easily cut away past the man at point for a boundary. Poor start from J Anderson

0.1 J Anderson to Matthew Cross, 1 run, full and straight, Matthew Cross pushes it to mid on for a quick single

Matthew Cross and MacLeod are at the crease. Matthew Cross is on strike. J Anderson will open the attack

So England finish the innings on a high. They started off steadily, but there was an interruption after 10 overs and the match was reduced to 20 overs. Bell got to his fifty and Cook also got some runs under his belt. Scotland's bowling was not upto the mark and the target will be calculated according to the D/L method and Scotland will be chasing 173. Join us in a while for the chase....

19.6 Davey to Jordan, SIX, Jordan has finished the innings in some style, fuller length delivery on middle, Jordan makes room and smashes it straight down the ground, he hit it straight over the bowler's head and it almost went out of the ground

19.5 Davey to Ballance, 1 run, fuller length delivery on off, Ballance drives it down to long off

Chris Jordan, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Davey is on a hat-trick

19.4 Davey to Bopara, out Caught by MacLeod!! 2 in 2 now, another low full-toss, Bopara was looking to clear long on, but the ball went off the toe-end of the bat miles up in the air and MacLeod takes an easy catch. Bopara c MacLeod b Davey 3(4)

Davey to Bopara, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Gary Ballance, left handed bat, comes to the crease

19.3 Davey to J Root, out Caught by Rob Taylor at deep mid wicket!! He's holed out in the deep, low full-toss on middle, Root lofts it in the air towards deep midwicket, he couldn't get enough distance and Taylor takes a comfortable catch. J Root c Rob Taylor b Davey 17(6) [4s-4]

Davey to J Root, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

19.2 Davey to J Root, FOUR, smashed away, friendly full-toss on the stumps, Root picks it and bunts it straight down the ground, no chance of stopping that as he absolutely murdered it

England will take the batting powerplay. Only an over left as play was interrupted due to rain for the second time

18.6 Iain Wardlaw to J Root, FOUR, pleasing drive from Root, overpitched and in the slot, Root gets to the pitch of the ball and creams it on the up to deep extra cover, superb timing and it scooted away to the fence

18.5 Iain Wardlaw to J Root, FOUR, superb from Root, low dipping full-toss on middle, Root gets across to the off side and paddles it past the fielder to fine leg

18.2 Iain Wardlaw to J Root, FOUR, clever from Root, fuller length delivery on off, Root changes his stance and reverse paddles it to third man fence, great improvisation from him

Joe Root, right handed bat, comes to the crease

18.1 Iain Wardlaw to Eoin Morgan, out Caught by Matthew Cross!! Huge appeal and the umpire has given out, not sure though as the bat was close to the ground, yorker length delivery wide outside off, Morgan reaches out for it and looks to squeeze it away to third man, but the ball takes the edge and went straight to the keeper. Eoin Morgan c Matthew Cross b Iain Wardlaw 31(23) [4s-3 6s-1]

17.4 Davey to Buttler, out Caught by Rob Taylor!! Another stunning catch in the deep, this time it is Taylor, slower delivery on the stumps, Buttler hoicks it across the line deep midwicket, he had connected it well, but Taylor who was patrolling the deep boundary times his jump to perfection and pulls off a sensational catch in front of his home fans. Buttler c Rob Taylor b Davey 9(5) [4s-1]

Davey to Buttler, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

17.3 Davey to Buttler, 2 runs, fuller length delivery on off, Buttler lofts it between extra cover and long off, well stopped in the deep

17.2 Davey to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, low full-toss again, Morgan drives it to long off

17.1 Davey to Eoin Morgan, FOUR, perfect placement to the longest part of the ground, friendly full-toss on offer, Morgan with his strong bottom hand, drives it between extra cover and long off

Josh Davey [2.0-0-7-0] is back into the attack

16.6 Alasdair Evans to Buttler, FOUR, back of a length delivery outside off, Buttler slaps it off the back foot to sweeper cover, the fielder slipped and the ball goes away to the fence, the outfield is very slippery

16.5 Alasdair Evans to Buttler, 2 runs, slower delivery on middle, Buttler picks it and lofts it inside out between extra cover and long off

16.4 Alasdair Evans to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, fuller length delivery on off, Morgan drives it to long off

16.3 Alasdair Evans to Eoin Morgan, 2 runs, slower and fuller on off, Morgan picks it and drags it between midwicket and long on

16.2 Alasdair Evans to Eoin Morgan, no run, length delivery just outside off, Morgan goes for an across the line wild swipe and misses it

16.1 Alasdair Evans to Eoin Morgan, FOUR, he's found the gap to perfection, widish full-toss on offer, Morgan had backed away to the leg side, but reaches out for it and guides it well wide of the fielder to square third man fence

Alasdair Evans [3.0-0-20-0] is back into the attack

It has started to rain again

15.6 Rob Taylor to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, low full-toss on off, Morgan smashes it down to long on

15.2 Rob Taylor to Cook, out Caught by MacLeod!! Sensational catch in the deep, superb stuff by MacLeod, it was fuller length delivery on off, Cook like the previous delivery, picks it and bunts it down the ground towards long off, he had hit it in the air, but MacLeod dived full length to his left and pulls off s stunning catch just inches inside the ropes. Cook c MacLeod b Rob Taylor 44(47) [4s-4]

Rob Taylor to Cook, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

15.1 Rob Taylor to Cook, FOUR, fuller length delivery on off, Cook gets under it and smashes it straight down the ground, it was hit hard and the fielder had no chance of stopping that

14.6 Haq to Eoin Morgan, no run, flighted delivery outside off, Morgan skips down the track and hits it back to the bowler

14.5 Haq to Eoin Morgan, no run, pushed through quicker, Morgan was completely foxed by the delivery and misses it, the ball brushed his pads and went towards the keeper, but he missed an easy stumping chance as Morgan was way down the track

14.4 Haq to Cook, 1 run, tossed up on off, Cook drives it to extra cover

14.3 Haq to Eoin Morgan, byes, 1 run, tossed up outside off and turning away, Morgan goes for a loose drive and misses it

13.5 Rob Taylor to Cook, no run, full and angling in, Cook gets across to the off side and missed out on the clip shot, the ball just went past the off stump, it brushed his thigh pad and a huge appeal for a LBW was turned down

13.4 Rob Taylor to Cook, 2 runs, another slower delivery, Cook makes room and lofts it between extra cover and long off, he had timed it well, but the ball slowed down near the ropes

13.3 Rob Taylor to Cook, no run, fuller and slower just outside off, Cook moves across to the off side and misses out on the hoick

13.2 Rob Taylor to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, fuller length delivery on off, Morgan drives it down to long off

13.1 Rob Taylor to Eoin Morgan, 2 runs, well disguised slower delivery from Taylor, Morgan was into the shot early and the ball goes off the leading edge to square third man

12.6 Alasdair Evans to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery on middle, Cook mistimes a pull shot to mid on

12.5 Alasdair Evans to Cook, 2 runs, fuller length delivery on the pads, Cook clips it off his legs to deep mid wicket, slight fumble in the deep and they come back for the second

12.4 Alasdair Evans to Eoin Morgan, 1 run, slower delivery outside off, Morgan opens the face and runs it down to third man

12.3 Alasdair Evans to Eoin Morgan, no run, back of a length delivery closer to the off stump, Morgan slashes hard and misses it

12.3 Alasdair Evans to Cook, no ball, 1 run, high full-toss on the body, the ball slipped out of his hand, Cook pulls it away to short fine leg

12.1 Alasdair Evans to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery on the pads, Cook works it to midwicket

Alasdair Evans [2.0-0-15-0] is back into the attack

11.6 Rob Taylor to Eoin Morgan, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Morgan stays back and defends it

17:01 Local Time, 16:01 GMT, 21:31 IST: Rain has stopped at the moment. Players need to get back on the field in 10 minutes. The umpires are now having a chat with the captains. Play to restart at 17:10 Local Time and it will be a 20-overs a side game.

The powerplay will be for 6 overs and the target will be adjusted according to the D/L method

16:54 Local Time, 15:54 GMT, 21:24 IST: After playing through the rain for some time, the umpires have decided to call for the covers. Nice rainbow in the background at Aberdeen...

11.5 Rob Taylor to Eoin Morgan, FOUR, he's off the mark with a pleasing drive, overpitched and in the slot, Eoin Morgan gets to the pitch of the ball and drives it just past the fielder to long off

11.3 Rob Taylor to Bell, out Bowled!! Nice little cameo has come to an end, slower delivery on middle and leg, Bell gets across to the off side and attempts the lap sweep, he missed it completely on this occasion and the ball crashes into the stumps. Bell b Rob Taylor 50(34) [4s-4 6s-2]

Rob Taylor to Bell, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

11.2 Rob Taylor to Bell, 2 runs, fifty for Bell, his 30th in ODIs, low full-toss on the pads, Bell clips it off his legs to deep square leg

11.1 Rob Taylor to Bell, SIX, he's connected it perfectly, fuller length delivery on off, Bell gets under it nicely and lofts it through the line over long off, just over the lurking fielder

The drizzle has transformed into a heavy one now, but the umpires are staying on waiting for it to blow over.

10.6 Machan to Bell, 1 run, huge appeal for LBW, but it was off the bat, fired in full on off, Bell reverse sweeps it to short third man

9.4 Rob Taylor to Cook, 2 runs, he's mistimed a skier, but the ball lands near the ropes at long on and they get back for a couple, it was the slower delivery, Cook didn't get full part of the bat, but luckily it didn't carry to the fielder

9.3 Rob Taylor to Bell, 1 run, length delivery slanting across, Bell opens the face and runs it down to third man

9.2 Rob Taylor to Bell, 2 runs, full and angling into the pads, Bell clips it away to backward square leg for a couple

9.1 Rob Taylor to Bell, FOUR, blazed away, full and wide outside off, Bell reaches out and hammers it all along the ground to deep extra cover, he got the width and he freed his arms comfortably

Rob Taylor, comes into the attack

8.6 Haq to Bell, 1 run, fired in full on off, Bell drives it down to long on

8.5 Haq to Bell, FOUR, great improvisation from Bell, pitched outside off and turning away, Bell gets down and reverse sweeps it past the fielder to third man, 10 in two balls

8.4 Haq to Bell, SIX, first maximum off the match, well tossed up again, Bell comes down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball, with one full swing of the bat lofts it to long off

8.2 Haq to Cook, 2 runs, slower through the air again, Cook chips it in the air to long on, due to heavy rains the fielder slipped and fell on the ground

8.1 Haq to Bell, 1 run, slower through the air, Bell comes down the track and pushes it to cover point

7.6 Davey to Cook, 2 runs, fuller length delivery on the pads, Cook neatly clips it off his pads to deep mid wicket for a couple

Slight drizzle at the moment

7.5 Davey to Bell, 1 run, length delivery on off and moving away a bit, Bell was squared up and the ball goes off the outside edge to third man

7.4 Davey to Cook, 1 run, length delivery on the stumps, Cook drives it to mid on

7.3 Davey to Cook, no run, oh almost a wicket there, the ball stopped on the pitch a bit, Cook was looking to work it away to the leg side and the ball went off the leading edge towards mid off, but the fielder was bit slow to react

7.2 Davey to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery closer to the off stump, Cook flashes hard and misses it

7.1 Davey to Cook, no run, length delivery on middle, Cook punches it towards midwicket, it was in the air for a while and fell just in front of the fielder

6.6 Haq to Bell, no run, good first over from Haq, tossed up on middle, Bell comes down the track and can't beat the man at midwicket

6.5 Haq to Bell, no run, low full-toss on off, Bell attempts the reverse sweep, but hits it straight to the fielder at short third man

6.4 Haq to Bell, no run, tossed up on off, Bell skips down the track and drives it to covers

6.3 Haq to Cook, 1 run, fired in full on the pads, Cook clips it away to deep mid wicket

6.2 Haq to Cook, no run, fired in full on middle, Cook works it to midwicket

6.1 Haq to Bell, 1 run, tossed up delivery on off, Bell drives it down to long on

Majid Haq, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

5.6 Davey to Cook, no run, fuller length delivery on off, Cook drives it straight to the fielder at covers

5.5 Davey to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Cook was looking to run it down to third man, but missed it completely

4.5 Iain Wardlaw to Cook, 1 run, fuller length delivery on off, Cook pushes it to mid off for a quick single

4.4 Iain Wardlaw to Cook, no run, trifle short on off, it wasn't that short for the pull and Cook went through with the shot and almost dragged it back onto the stumps

4.3 Iain Wardlaw to Cook, FOUR, it was hit up the hill and still it went to the fence between midwicket and long on, full and on the pads, Cook picks it and whips it off his pads into the vacant deep midwicket region

4.2 Iain Wardlaw to Cook, FOUR, this is rubbish bowling, length delivery angling into the pads, Cook just had to get some bat to it and he placed it well wide of the fielder and it raced away to fine leg

4.1 Iain Wardlaw to Bell, 1 run, full and angling into the pads, Bell works it away to deep square leg

3.6 Alasdair Evans to Cook, no run, low full-toss just outside the leg stump, Cook misses out again on the clip shot, there was some sound as the ball went past the bat, luckily for Evans wide was not signalled

3.5 Alasdair Evans to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Cook misses out on that and cuts it straight to the fielder at point

3.3 Alasdair Evans to Bell, FOUR, he's still bowling on the shorter side, at his speed it's like bread and butter for the batsman and Bell doesn't miss out and pulls it away to fine leg fence

3.2 Alasdair Evans to Cook, 1 run, too short again from Evans, Cook goes back and pulls it away to deep mid wicket

3.1 Alasdair Evans to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Cook cuts it to point, good diving stop by the fielder

2.6 Iain Wardlaw to Bell, 2 runs, full and angling into the pads, Bell works it away to backward square leg for a brace

2.5 Iain Wardlaw to Bell, no run, shortish delivery closer to the off stump, Bell taps it towards point and sets off for a single, but sent back

2.4 Iain Wardlaw to Cook, 1 run, sliding into the pads, Cook works it away to backward square leg

2.3 Iain Wardlaw to Cook, no run, length delivery on middle, Cook defends it to the off side

2.2 Iain Wardlaw to Bell, 1 run, angling into the pads, Bell works it to mid wicket

2.1 Iain Wardlaw to Bell, no run, fuller length delivery on the stumps, Bell pushes it back to the bowler

1.6 Alasdair Evans to Bell, 1 run, fuller length delivery on off, Bell opens the bat face and runs it down to third man

1.5 Alasdair Evans to Cook, 1 run, trifle short on middle, Cook was rooted to the back foot and he pulls it away to deep square leg

1.5 Alasdair Evans to Cook, wide, length delivery angling down the leg side

1.4 Alasdair Evans to Cook, no run, back of a length on the stumps, Cook defends it to the off side

1.3 Alasdair Evans to Cook, FOUR, not good from Evans, too short on the stumps, it sits up nicely for the pull and it was bowled at a gentle pace, too easy for Cook as he rolls his wrists over it and pulls it away to backward square leg

1.2 Alasdair Evans to Cook, 2 runs, poor line from Evans, lands it on a length, but on the pads, Cook whips it off his pads to backward square leg

1.1 Alasdair Evans to Cook, no run, pitched up and on off, Cook pushes it towards covers

Alasdair Evans, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Iain Wardlaw to Bell, no run, he gets some away shape going on, it was short of a length outside off, Bell leaves it alone

0.5 Iain Wardlaw to Bell, no run, full and angling in, Bell pushes it towards mid on

0.4 Iain Wardlaw to Bell, no run, gets a good stride forward and defends it to the off side

0.3 Iain Wardlaw to Bell, FOUR, streaky way to get off the mark, this one hurried off the pitch and nipped back in sharply, Bell stayed back to defend, but the ball squirts off the inside edge to fine leg

0.2 Iain Wardlaw to Cook, 1 run, shortish delivery on the stumps, Cook works it to mid wicket to get off the mark

0.1 Iain Wardlaw to Cook, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Cook pushes it to the off side

Cook and Bell are at the crease. Cook is on strike. Iain Wardlaw will open the attack

15:16 Local Time, 14:16 GMT, 19:46 IST: Finally we have some great news. Toss will happen at 15:30 local time and match will start at 16:00 local time and it will be 23 overs a side affair.

14:28 Local Time, 13:28 GMT, 18:58 IST: All the covers have been removed now and there will another inspection at 14:50 local time...

14:17 Local Time, 13:17 GMT, 18:47 IST: @CricketScotland has tweeted - 2pm pitch inspection is ongoing. It's the run-up areas for the bowlers and a few parts of the outfield causing concern.

13:35 Local Time, 12:35 GMT, 18:05 IST: We have some great news from the ground. The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off. It is much brighter now and we might get a game. The cut-off time for a T20 game is 16:17 local time. The umpires will have another inspection at 14:15 local time....

12:25 Local Time, 11:25 GMT, 16:55 IST: Things are brightening up in the middle. The players will take lunch at 13:00 local time and they will have an inspection at 13:30 local time.

11:54 Local Time, 10:54 GMT, 16:24 IST: According to the radar, more rain is on the way with occasional bright spells. Not looking great at the moment....

11:07 Local Time, 10:07 GMT, 15:37 IST: It's raining harder now and the prospect of play looks very bleak.

10:06 Local Time, 09:06 GMT, 14:36 IST: As expected the toss has been delayed due to rain. The forecast doesn't look great, but let's keep our fingers crossed for a truncated match.

Hello and welcome to the only ODI between England and Scotland. With the World Cup only 9 months' away it's an ideal preparation for these two teams to set the combinations right. It will be the first match for England under the coaching of Peter Moores and he would want to set the records straight. The outfield was soaked by heavy rainfall yesterday and the forecast for today also isn't great, but the local authorities are hoping that things will brighten up towards afternoon. Stay tuned for the toss which will happen in about 15 minutes....

Preview:

Alastair Cook must take a bold step into unknown territory as his England team try to mark a new era by putting distance between themselves and their winter of discontent. Cook admits his own first foray to Aberdeen and a one-day international assignment against Scotland under his and returning coach Peter Moores' guidance represents a "banana-skin fixture".

Weather permitting, anything but a clear-cut victory will give the sceptics early ammunition as judgements begin to be made about a nascent regime with issues to address following England's 5-0 Ashes drubbing and then a hapless defeat to Holland in the final match of their failed T20 WC campaign.

Moores was involved in neither - having succeeded Andy Flower in the head-coach role and Ashley Giles in charge of England's limited-overs teams - and Cook too was absent for the Dutch debacle in Chittagong.

The opening salvo in the summer schedule, at international cricket's most northerly venue on Friday, comes in the intermediate format - and the only one in which England managed a series victory in 2013/14. Cook is aware of the danger from hosts who will lack nothing in motivation, and little in skill either, but is encouraged by what he has seen so far from a familiar squad featuring only one uncapped player.

If England have learned a lesson from their hugely disappointing and chastening winter and a messy aftermath which has brought much change, it is a renewed recognition that they must never take the positions they have earned for granted.

Meanwhile, Scotland captain Kyle Coetzer wants his side to follow the example of the Netherlands and Ireland by becoming the latest non-Test nation to beat England. Coetzer set out a statement of intent to remind England of their winter woes while acting coach Craig Wright revealed he has already tapped into the relevant knowledge of Paul Collingwood and Peter Borren about how to upset the odds.

Borren's Holland famously did just that with a 45-run humbling of England in an T20 WC dead rubber just five-and-a-half weeks ago. Collingwood was in the England camp then, as assistant to limited-overs coach Ashley Giles. Previously, however, it was Collingwood - a triple Ashes-winner with England - who joined forces with Wright to help Scotland qualify for the 2015 World Cup.

England have since dispensed with Giles' role, and Collingwood returned to captain Durham for one more summer. That, however, has not prevented him giving the Scotland management some advice for a fixture in which Coetzer senses the visitors may be vulnerable after their 5-0 Ashes drubbing and other troubles in 2013/14.

Coetzer, playing in his hometown, is determined to make the most of his opportunity. Holland, twice, and Ireland have beaten England in the past five years. He hopes it is Scotland's turn.

Scotland, like England, will also be looking to impress a new coach in front of an expected 2,000 sell-out crowd in Aberdeen, a hotbed of cricket north of the border. New Zealander Grant Bradburn, who takes over as Scotland coach in July, will be in attendance, but just with a watching brief on this occasion.